pemphigoid

Thursday 4 October 2012

Definition: Pemphigoid is a group of uncommon and rare autoimmune blistering skin diseases. As its name indicates, pemphigoid is similar in general appearance to pemphigus, but, unlike pemphigus, pemphigoid does not feature acantholysis.

Pemphigoid is more common than pemphigus, and is slightly more common in women than in men. It is also more common in people over 60 years of age than it is in younger people.

Types

IgG

The forms of pemphigoid are considered to be connective tissue autoimmune skin diseases. There are several types: